Jayce Brown, WR, LSU: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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Position |
Wide Receiver (WR) |
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Jersey Number |
#1 |
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Class |
Senior |
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School |
LSU |
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Height / Weight |
5’11” / 175 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. / Choctawhatchee HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Receiving Productivity
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Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
Rec |
Yds |
Avg |
Rec TD |
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2023 |
Kansas State |
Big 12 |
FR |
10 |
27 |
437 |
16.2 |
3 |
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2024 |
Kansas State |
Big 12 |
SO |
13 |
47 |
823 |
17.5 |
5 |
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2025 |
Kansas State |
Big 12 |
JR |
10 |
41 |
712 |
17.4 |
5 |
|
Total |
33 |
115 |
1,972 |
17.1 |
13 |
Rushing Productivity
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Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
Carries |
Rushing Yds |
Avg |
Rush TD |
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2023-2025 |
Kansas State |
Big 12 |
– |
33 |
14 |
161 |
11.5 |
1 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on historic Florida prep athletic profiles, verified vertical tracking data, and elite explosive movement metrics.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.39 – 4.49 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 36.5″ – 38.5″
- Broad Jump: 10’3″ – 10’7″
- 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.12 – 4.22 seconds
- 3-Cone Drill: 6.78 – 6.92 seconds
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
Brown arrived at LSU for the 2026 season after a highly decorated three-year tenure at Kansas State. A three-star recruit from Choctawhatchee High School, he developed into one of the Big 12’s most dangerous vertical threats. During his breakout 2024 sophomore campaign, he led the Wildcats in receiving yards (823)—the most by a K-State sophomore in program history—and proved to be a consistent big-play engine, with 13 career receptions of 40-plus yards.
Following a productive 712-yard junior season in 2025, Brown transferred to Baton Rouge, where he was immediately awarded LSU’s iconic No. 1 jersey, a number historically reserved for the program’s most elite playmakers.
Key Strengths
- Elite Verticality & Big-Play Radius: Possesses natural ball-tracking skills and consistent long speed, consistently threatening the deepest layers of the defense.
- High-Volume Production Efficiency: Maintains a high career average of 17.1 yards per catch, indicating a unique ability to generate explosive gains regardless of coverage structure.
- Competitive Catch Consistency: Demonstrates exceptional poise and concentration in traffic, highlighted by his ability to maintain focus even in chaotic or contested situations.
- Versatile Weaponry: Shows natural comfort as both an outside vertical threat and a gadget player; his 161 career rushing yards and career YPC average show his utility in space-creation schemes.
Developmental Focus
Transitioning from the Big 12 to the SEC will be the final proving ground for Brown. While his production is elite, professional evaluators will look for him to prove he can maintain his efficiency against consistently superior physical cornerbacks. Additionally, as he moves into a featured role in an aggressive LSU passing offense, he will need to continue refining his precision on intermediate, high-traffic routes to ensure his physical tools translate at the highest level. Solidifying his role as a primary, multi-level target will be key to cementing a high-end draft valuation.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
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All-Star Game Notes
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Combine/Pro Day Measurables
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